Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
PATHOL Pathology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Pathologists provide diagnostic information to patients and clinicians through accurate, targeted laboratory testing. They oversee and manage clinical laboratories while serving as interpretive consultants to medical and surgical specialties.
Core Skills
- anatomic pathology
- clinical pathology
- histopathology
- cytopathology
- laboratory medicine
- laboratory quality management
- diagnostic test interpretation
- molecular diagnostics
- clinical consultation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Accounts receivables system software
- Anatomic pathology software
- Antek HealthWare LabDAQ
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Laboratory
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Medical Doctor License
- American Board of Pathology Certification
Career Growth
- American Board of Pathology Subspecialty Certification
- Molecular Genetic Pathology
- High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD), ABB
Also Common
- Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
What the Work Involves
- Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
- Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology.
- Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
- Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
- Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Radiologists
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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